backs tell a lot of stories
and I think that's why they’re my favourite feature
they’ve witnessed the aftermath of walking away

felt shoulder kisses,
when someone’s hand rests gently in the middle
absentmindedly or purposefully

felt tickles and hands on a mission
kneading and massaging
felt embraces and weathered storms

they are quietly powerful - worthy of endless praise
but expectant of none
and that is something, isn't it